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August’s rain won’t help farmers until next spring
Medicine Hat News
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September 13, 2025
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on September 13, 2025. asmith@medicinehatnews.com While the region did receive significant moisture, the August drought report says producers will not likely see the benefits until next spring. The August...
KOOP: Temporary foreign workers — new battle line in Canadian politics
Winnipeg Sun
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September 13, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Published Sep 13, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 4 minute read At 6.6%, the national jobless rate is the highest since 2017 (excluding the pandemic period). Photo by File photo /Postmedia Article...
Dutch Legal Cannabis Farm Faces Closure Over Odor Complaints: A Deep Dive into the Controversy
Alexa.ng
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In a significant development in the Netherlands’ burgeoning legal cannabis industry, a massive cannabis farm located west of Rotterdam has been ordered to address persistent odor issues or face severe consequences, including potential closure. The...
Netherlands cannabis farm told to reduce smell or be shut down after over 2,000 complaints
Zambian Observer
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September 13, 2025
A massive legal cannabis farm in the Netherlands has been ordered to reduce the odor coming from its facility or face closure after more than 2,000 complaints from residents, according to a regional Dutch environmental agency. If the farm fails to...
Agriculture This Week: Full tariff impacts beginning to emerge
SaskAgToday
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Initially in the face of tariffs imposed by the willy-nilly trade policies of US president Donald Trump Canada has fared rather well. YORKTON - The immediate impact of tariffs which are being imposed against Canadian exports may finally be having...
Connecting the Farm Gate to Parliament Hill
Allied News - Pennsylvania
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September 12, 2025
The parliamentary summer recess left many questions unresolved as issues of trade, taxation and economic competitiveness took centre stage. While Ottawa was quiet, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) was active in the field, using the summer months to...
‘There’s something strange in the pumpkin fields.’ Drought & heat frightening farmers
Lethbridge Herald
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September 13, 2025
By Canadian Press on September 13, 2025. FREDERICTON — The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. “It’s sure been a spooky...
Canada's energy future is bright – and our legal talent is leading the way
Canadian Lawyer
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But it’s not just about big numbers and complex structures. The future of energy in Canada depends on building genuine partnerships with Indigenous communities and ensuring that projects deliver social and economic value. Stephanie Leung, senior...
Farmers reveal surprising high-tech trend taking over fields across US: 'A win-win'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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September 12, 2025
It adds an additional stream of income to support farming activities. by Yei Ling MaSeptember 12, 2025 Weekly lawn maintenance might feel like a lot of work, but imagine the amount of work it takes to maintain larger plots of land, such as those...
Ottawa is counting on copper to be a nation builder — and Canada has to play catch-up
CBC/Radio-Canada
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September 13, 2025
Ottawa's list of fast-tracked "nation-building" projects includes the development of two copper mines — to source one of the world's most important natural resources as global demand soars and supply challenges persist. Such projects "must...
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition initiates review of Canada’s wheat breeding innovation system
Top Crop Manager
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September 12, 2025
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has initiated a review of Canada’s wheat breeding innovation system. Engaging Synthesis Agri-Food Network to review the current wheat breeding landscape will help the CWRC to determine potential risks...
Canada, China Hold Constructive Talks on Canola Duties
South Asian Daily
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September 12, 2025
Canadian officials recently held productive discussions with their Chinese counterparts regarding Beijing’s duties on canola, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said Friday. China, the world’s largest importer of canola, imposed preliminary...
Canada Water: Transforming London's Rotherhithe Peninsula with Green Spaces, Mixed-Use Planning, and Historic Significance
Urban Land Magazine
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September 12, 2025
A scenic boardwalk through the Canada Water site in London, the first new town center in the U.K. in 50 years. (Asif Khan Studios/Tom Campbell) For the last 400 years, the Rotherhithe Peninsula in London’s East End has been a gateway to new...
Farm economy braces for fertilizer volatility, tighter farm margins
AGDAILY - Michigan
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September 12, 2025
DAILY Bites Phosphate prices surged nearly 36% between January and August 2025, while nitrogen and potash markets remain volatile due to energy and trade disruptions. Global policy shifts, including EU tariffs on Russian fertilizer, Canadian...
Back-and-Forth Levies in the North American Trade War: the Canadian One-Sided Truce
JD Supra - California
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September 13, 2025
We continue to follow the U.S.-Canada trade dispute, in the context of the changing global trade situation, and will continue to update the following as required. This new post updates the situation to include Canada’s decision to repeal most of...
Pumpkin spice ritual masks Canada’s cost-of-living pain
Brandon Sun
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September 13, 2025
Opinion Behind the popularity of pumpkin spice lattes is a bitter truth about the state of Canada’s economy. Pumpkin spice isn’t just a flavour — it’s part of a billion-dollar global trend that reveals how deeply Canadians have embraced comfort as...
9-11 inspired musical, 'Come From Away,' debuts at Kalamazoo's Farmers Alley Theatre
WWMT - Michigan
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The tragic and chaotic events of Sept. 11, 2001 inspired great acts of bravery and heroism, but also an uplifting Broadway musical that opens in Kalamazoo later this month. "Come From Away" tells the story of a small town in...
This dreamy autumn town tucked between 2 lakes is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live
Narcity
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September 13, 2025
Sparkling lakes, storybook streets, and dreamy autumn charm await in this quaint Ontario village. The destination is home to cozy cottage vibes and lakeside views, and locals say it's one of Canada's best small towns to live in. We asked readers...
Judge says ostrich cull must be allowed to proceed, rejects B.C. farm's bid for stay
BayToday
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September 13, 2025
OTTAWA — A Federal Court of Appeal judge says the cull of about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm hit by avian flu must be allowed to proceed, in a ruling that dismisses the farm's bid for a stay of execution. Justice Gerald Heckman says in...
Canada narrows the gate: Student visa approvals fall to 43%, work permits to 69%
The Times of India
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Canada’s reputation as one of the world’s most welcoming destinations for migrants, students, and workers is facing a new test. Fresh data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) covering January to April 2025 lays bare a sobering...